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For all you TLR 22 5.0 buggy drivers out there, TLR has announced new Front Pivots. TLR gives you the choice of brass to gain weight, or aluminum to increase durability, while keeping weight gain to a minimum. The brass unit adds about 30 grams to your buggy, while the aluminum unit adds only about 6. The aluminum version comes [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a new line-up of Option Parts for their Regulator Monster Truck Conversion Kit. The new accessory parts were designed to emulate the original Clod Buster layout and can be used to unlock even more potential from the Regulator chassis kit. The parts that are available from JConcepts’ Shapeways store include- transmission housing halves, axle tubes, [...]
That’s right folks, the crew at Traxxas have just announced a new line-up of Premium Shock Oil. Made from 100% pure silicone oil, the new Traxxas shock oil allows for precise suspension tuning, thus helping to get maximum performance out of your rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from 100% silicone oil for consistency * Seven precise viscosities that range from [...]
New over at Schumacher RC is a Mass Damper Set. What is a mass damper? Mass damper are used to make your car easier to drive fast. A mass damper works out of phase with the incoming bumps from the track surface, and because it works in that manner, the damper helps keep your tires on the ground to improve [...]
What’s the hot news from Traxxas? That would be there new Pro-BUILT Components! What exactly are they and why would you need them? Pro-BUILT components are a line-up of pre-assembled complete transmissions and differentials that can make it fast and easy to rebuild your truck. Instead of tearing everything down and replacing a single part, the Pro-BUILT gear allows you [...]
Over at Traxxas they have just posted a new UDR 4400 Class race inspired project build. The crew at Traxxas took one of their ultra-realistic UDR trucks and gave it a complete make-over. After stripping the UDR down to its tube chassis, the Traxxas crew did several modifications, then hit numerous areas with detail paint, to produce a vehicle that [...]
Shipping now from MIP is a Shiny CVD Kit for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 stadium truck. The MIP CVDs are made for extreme levels of power and are much stronger than the stock units. * Slim design * Highly efficient design * Made from a high quality steel * Fully rebuildable The MIP Shiny CVD Kit has a part number of #20060 and are street [...]
New from Traxxas are Extreme Heavy-Duty Steel Splined Driveshafts for the Hoss VXL 4×4 monster truck. The new driveshafts from Traxxas are made for serious power, as well as extreme bashing. Here are the highlights- * Constant velocity driveshafts * Designed to withstand incredible levels of torque * Full range of articulation * Factory fit and finish * Made from high grade steel * Large diameter [...]
The latest news from JConcepts is all about Re-Releasing their High-End Team Associated RC10 Upgrades. The JC upgrade parts and accessories are made exclusively for vintage RC10 and RC10T owners to not only improve performance, but to also increase durability. Some of the items include carbon fiber shock towers, aluminum steering bell-cranks, aluminum motor plate, aluminum wing buttons, and more. To [...]
The crew at JConcepts have just dropped a Steel Front Bulkhead for the Team Associated B6.2 race buggy. The steel front bulkhead serves two purposes. First off, it is much more durable than the stock part, and secondly, it helps to strategically place weight on the front of your race buggy to enhance steering. Check out the highlights- * Made from [...]
Coming soon from the crew at Exotek Racing are 4 New Upgrades for their F1Ultra race kit. The hop-ups include a 10 gram brass wing mount, a blue titanium turnbuckle set, carbon fiber right height spacers, as well as a heavy duty alloy pivot clip. The upgrades are priced from $7 to $49. To get full details on all the Exotek [...]
Shipping now from T-Bone Racing is an R2 EXO Cage for the mighty Traxxas Maxx. The TBR EXO Cages are perfect for giving your rig the maximum in body protection, while also giving your truck a tough new look. * Easy to install * Comes with mounting hardware * Full top coverage * Made from heavy duty plastic The T-Bone Racing R2 EXO Cage is [...]
Over at Traxxas they have just posted a How To on doing a 3-Phase Upgrade to their Rustler 4×4 stadium truck. While a stock Rustler 4×4 is a blast, most hobbyists choose to customize their trucks. The crew at Traxxas have loads of upgrades for the Rustler 4×4 that are direct bolt-on parts, making them easy for everyone to install. [...]
New from JConcepts are Breathable Chassis Covers for the 1/10 Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, and Rustler 4×4. The breathable covers are great for keeping unwanted mud, rocks, and grass out of your chassis area. Check out these highlights- * Simple and easy to install * Fits snugly around chassis with Velcro * Made from a breathable mesh material * Zipper closure for easy internal access * [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new How To on Upgrading the Maxx Monster Truck. Driving a high performance truck like the Maxx is loads of fun. However, as much fun as it is to drive the Maxx, it is even more fun to upgrade. By installing various upgrade parts, it is easy to take your Maxx to another [...]
